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Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Coordination)
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PUA50919
You have spent years coordinating complex aquatic search and rescue operations where precision and risk assessment are paramount. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you translate this high-stakes experience into a formal qualification. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway becomes available for your expertise.
About This Qualification
The PUA50919 Diploma of Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Coordination) is designed for aquatic search and rescue coordination personnel. Aquatic search and rescue personnel can manage the search and rescue for missing persons either in the water, or on nearby land. The role of aquatic search and rescue coordination personnel is to organise and coordinate search and rescue aquatic personnel on the scene, ensure rescue techniques are implemented and to liaise with Incident Controllers and/or other agency personnel. This may include coordinating and communicating with a variety of community members. This qualification includes the units of competency required by aquatic search and rescue personnel to perform a range of coordination activities such as directing search and rescue incidents and recovery operations. It typically involves the coordination of teams, inclusive of other agency personnel, in aquatic search and rescue operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PUA50919
Training Package
PUA — Public Safety
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
11 (6 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Community Safety Manager | Overseeing emergency management protocols and coordinating community-wide safety initiatives. |
| Search and Rescue Coordinator | Managing the strategic deployment of aquatic and land-based rescue assets during critical incidents. |
| Emergency Operations Administrator | Facilitating the flow of information and resources within a multi-agency command structure. |
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV and records of service
- ✓Position descriptions for SAR Coordination roles
- ✓Performance reviews from emergency agencies
Operational Coordination
- ✓Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for aquatic searches
- ✓Search area maps and probability calculations
- ✓Logs of communication with Incident Controllers
Risk & Briefing
- ✓Operational risk assessment documents
- ✓Briefing and debriefing records (SMEAC)
- ✓Evidence of managing multi-agency personnel
Resource Management
- ✓Records of resource deployment for vessels and aircraft
- ✓Information management system logs
- ✓Post-operation reports and recovery plans
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